Sup!

Not a building question but I got a laptop last summer with high end specs

Systemmodel: ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX_G835LX

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 275HX, 2700 MHz, 24 core(s), 24 logische(r) Prozessor(en)
RTX 5090

64gb RAM dual channel ofc


The issue is, I get performance drops (FPS) on Overwatch. When the laptop was new, it never happened. I had everything on MAX settings, 240 fps always. Even with D4 or D2R in the background running.

Now, I get a lot of performance drops to 200 fps, which sounds like nothing but it is highly noticeable and fking annoying. Also, I paid like 5k for this shit. I expect it to run longer than half a year.

I cleaned everything. The case can be opened easily without even screwing and I airblew it all through. It's pretty clean. It helped a little (?).

I think there was one Nvidia update in the past like half a year ago, it felt like it started after that.

Anyone who can help me and fix the issue will get 10 dollar paypal reward.

You already identified the problem.
Try rolling your Nvidia driver back to the previous version you had before the problems started.

Nvidia has been having driver problems lately anyways.
They stopped giving a fart about the consumer segment when their AI portfolio took off.

I ll try but my CPU jumps to 96+ degree at times for a fraction of a second, couldnt it also be throttling?

Probably not.
Intel and AMD are pushing over 100C max temp for their cpus now.
Intel is specced to boost until you hit 99C.

I don't like that they are asking people to let their hardware go over 90C though.

I have owned several high end gaming laptops over the years, they run pretty hot and the GPU and/or CPU need repasted regularly.

I would say its possible cheap thermal paste was used, or not enough.
But if your temps are under 72C , then your problem

You can right-click your audio stuff on the taskbar, and disable any extra Nvidia Virtual audio things if you don't plan on using HDMI to a Radio system ect.
This will probably return your FPS.

yeah I feel like that could be the issue. It was all smooth n shit after several updates of drivers etc

then it suddenly started. any recommendation for a good paste? and also how frequently do you apply it?

arctic mx7 - thermal paste

honeywell PTM7950 = thermal pad

if its heat - there are electric cooler plates where you can put it on and it cools the whole stuff. pretty nice if your laptop has a stable place on your desk

Yes I was going to suggest this.

Find a cooling pad on Amazon. They work great for keeping temp down.